What is Artifications???

Artification’s mandate is to bring culture to Hoboken residents in the form of music, quality art, theatre, dance and performance art. In this wonderful city, there is a stunning shortage of art. Artification works with the Monroe center to bring visibility to Hoboken artists while also inviting quality artists to display their art in Hoboken.

American cities undergoing gentrification unknowingly marginalize artists. Through steep rents and a stifling lack of gallery space, artists are forced to look elsewhere for reasonable work and display spaces. In Hoboken, a city that embodies gentrification, Artification is working to reverse that trend, and bring art back to the Mile Square City.

We need your help to do this.

Friday, January 30, 2009

The OTHER Jam SESSION has Moved.....


Wow,
Just when things start heating up, the jam moves.
Starting Feb 4th, the Jam will move to Shades Lounge; the sparkly Marble-hued den of the Monroe Center.

I have been assured that the jam will not last without a sufficient audience.

I really love the decor, the drinks, and the NEW BARTENDER WHO WILL BE ASSISTING VISITING PATRONS WITH DRINKS!!!! So the least we can do is visit the wonderful bartender.
This jam moving to shades is supposed to be a temporary thing, BUT if the attendance warrants an extended jam schedule, then that is what we will do.

I want to say Big up to the Monroe Bar, and their awesome support of the arts. i look forward to the jam coming back

Monday, January 19, 2009

Danielle Scott: Visualization Session

On Saturday Jan 17th, D. Scott came by 4th and Jackson to assess the space she was to use for her installation piece. It was a good meeting,a nd the space was well received. Anyone familiar with Danielle's art is well aware of her writing talents and her attention to detail.

We discussed her vision of the show, and how her installation piece will most likely revolve around transformation, bloodletting, and/or some other classification of metamorphoses. We discussed the use of fabric, and other aspects of how this was going to play out. The opening day is Feb, Friday the 13th. Its going to be a wonderful day.

It is very exciting to see how these things come together.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Let the Jam Begin: Weds Jan 14th: 9:00pm

I am super excited to get this jam on.
I put the word out to my peeps that there was an opportunity to jam on Wedsday, and it has been well recieved. Tonight being Tuesday, I amputting out the rest of the fliers today to get the word out. Roll of Tape: CHECK. New Flyers: CHECK. Warm Jacket: CHECK.

the Drummer Joe responded to a craigslist ad, and sounded great from his Myspace music. Regarding resident bassist, Victor Cornette, I have the utmost faith that we shall rock together. We have played together for 5 years, and have looked forward to getting into the swing of things once again.

The PA system is cooking, and the mic stands will be working overtime. I am so glad to be doing this for our friends here in hoboken. Sure, there are lots of clubs and stuff, but there is little opportunity outside of private facilities to simply jam with friends. I willbe posting photos and vids of Weds once I have them.

Come rock out with us, it's @ 302 Monroe St in Hoboken. 2 blocks from the 2nd street light rail.
9:00pm till wheneva.

Monday, January 5, 2009

MONROE BAR JAM SESSION // Weds Jan 14th, 2009 // 9:00pm


A hoboken Jam session located at 3rd and Monroe St in Hoboken. Two blocks form the 2nd street Light Rail stop.

What; Monroe Bar Jam Session
Where: Monroe Bar // 302 Monroe St,Hoboken NJ
Who: Roland Ramos // Joe Truglio // YOU!
When: Wednesday, Jan 14th, 9:00pm start time.
How: Come early to sign up for this full band jam session. Perform by yourself or with the band. poets welcome. This is a full bar. Plush surroundings. Excellent sound quality. Most importantly,
IF THIS FIRST ONE IS SUCCESSFUL THERE WILL BE OTHERS, SO COME OUT AND SUPPORT BY HAVING FUN AND PERFORMING LIVE MUSIC.